Chief Medical Officer

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services | Posted Feb 27, 2026 | Part-time | Negotiable | Unknown

Title
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Chief Medical Officer State Role Title
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Physician Manager II Hiring Range
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Up to $415,000 (commensurate based on experience)
Pay Band
: 9 Agency
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Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location
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Western State Hospital

Western State Hospital is seeking a psychiatrist to serve as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This leadership role will supervise full‑time and part‑time psychiatric providers, oversee all Medical Staff activities, and manage Primary Care, Admissions Office, and Pharmacy Managers. The CMO ensures that policies, procedures, and outcomes of healthcare activities comply with regulatory, legal, and medical standards.

• Ensure compliance with performance planning and evaluation systems, complete evaluations by deadlines with proper documentation.
• Address and document performance, behavior, and attendance issues promptly.
• Review cases at the request of treatment teams, CEO, CQO, and/or Patient Advocate; prepare written reports as needed.
• Provide oversight of patient admission, risk assessment, treatment, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Ensure Joint Commission and CMS standards for medical care and treatment are met with minimal citations.
• Support quality educational experiences for trainees to enhance knowledge and interest in psychiatry.
• Chair or participate in hospital and community committees, performance improvement teams, and collaborative initiatives.
• Conduct regular rounds throughout the facility.
• Provide flexible and willing support to the medical providers during times of critical need.
• Oversee medical provider unit assignments and manage on‑duty coverage schedules to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure the Admissions Department maintains adequate staffing and operates effectively 24/7.
• Oversee pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and industry standards.
• Design and implement a structured onboarding program for medical providers.
• Actively contribute to the recruitment and selection of qualified medical providers.

• Relocation reimbursement
• Sign‑on bonus of $15,000
• Retention bonus of $10,000 on one‑year work anniversary with an additional one‑year commitment
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement with cash match
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid time off (annual, sick, family/personal, and community service)
• Life insurance
• Malpractice coverage
• $3,000 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) stipend

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree and completion of an accredited psychiatry residency training program.
• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligibility for a license.
• Active DEA registration prior to the start of work.
• Current certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

• Clinical experience in hospital psychiatry with some familiarity with forensic psychiatry.
• Past administrative experience in hospital psychiatry.
• Experience supervising non‑clinical departments.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Veteran or Veteran Spouse.

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Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre‑employment drug screening. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education…